Pride Month is upon us and up and down the whole country major cities and towns will be marking the special time for the LGBTQ+ community. Although Pride is fundamentally a protest, there's still plenty of events where you can let your hair down and party a little.
But with so many Prides to choose from, which ones should you hit? For most, sometimes it's worth just heading to your local town's event, which will have an evening of acts and stalls, whereas some of the bigger cities put on larger events with global superstars headlining their events.
Scroll down to see some of the best Pride events still to come...
Pride in London
© Peter NichollsMarking the end of Pride Month will be London's all-out celebrations for Pride in London. The main march will happen on 29 June, with the route starting at Hyde Park Corner at 12pm and ending at 6pm at Whitehall Place. Meanwhile, stages will be taking over Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square alongside Dean Street, Golden Square and Soho Square.
Find out more here.
Brighton and Hove Pride
© Tristan FewingsRunning from 2 to 5 August, the UK's "Biggest Pride Festival" is going all-out for this year's celebration with an unrivalled line-up. For its Fabuloso In the Park, get prepared to see Girls Aloud, MIKA, S Club, Drag Race champion Danny Beard and Sophie Ellis-Bexter, who will no doubt be performing her hit which entered its renaissance following the release of Saltburn.
Elsewhere, the annual march will happen on 3 August and with queer rights under global threats, it will highlight the importance of "coming together and celebrating the spirit and enduring resilience of the LGBTQ+ community".
Get tickets here.
Brighton Trans Pride
© ShutterstockBrighton Trans Pride is going from strength to strength and having previously taken over Brunswick Park, the event is now spread out over four different locations including the Corn Exchange, Jubilee Square, New Steine Gardens and Dorset Gardens. The event will run from 19 to 21 July, with a protest march taking place on 20 July.
Find out more about the event here.
Manchester Pride
© Shirlaine ForrestSee out August in style, with a long weekend at Manchester Pride that always captures the balance between the meaning behind Pride and the fun to be had. Alongside the parade, there are events marking those lost to HIV and Family Pride MCR, so families can get the best out of the events.
Running from 23 to 26 August this year a stellar list of artists will be present including Rita Ora, Jessie J, the Sugababes and two-time Eurovision champion Loreen!
Get tickets here.
UK Black Pride
© Tim P. WhitbyThis year, UK Black Pride is being held on 11 August in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and will honour LGBTQI+ people of African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American and Middle Eastern-descent. A theme and acts will be announced ahead of the event and promises to be the most diverse Pride of all!
Find out more about the event here.
Bi Pride UK
Although the summer might be drawing to an end with Bi Pride UK arrives, it's still not one to be missed. The event will take place on 31 August at the University of West London. Hosts and acts are yet to be announced, but they will certainly not disappoint!
Find out more here.
Dublin Pride
© NurPhotoDublin Pride isn't just a weekend of revelry and protest, it's a full-on week lasting from 20 to 29 June as it marks its 50th anniversary. Paul Ryder will be back to host at the Pride Village, while the Mother Pride Block Party promises plenty of drag elegance including Drag Race champions Sasha Velour and Blu Hydrangea.
Find out more here.
Glasgow Pride
© Jeff J MitchellTaking place on 20 July, Glasgow Pride promises to be the jewel in the crown for the many Pride events across Scotland. 2023 saw the city host the largest Pride march in the country's history and so will no doubt be wanting to continue with the momentum. Meanwhile, the annual Pride Hub will feature plenty of stalls and ways to show your support to the LGBTQ+ community.
Find out more here
